Art,just saw your post[returned from Singapore]we live in ASTORIA and have traveled coast numerous times.suggest after viewing Cape Blanco stay in Bandon where you can see Coquille from many motels @ rest.Great restaurant is Boat Works with view of Coquille.Coquille is accessable thru the state park-Bullards Beach &open to visitors.Cape Arago is alittle difficult to find but can be done off 0f 101 to a deadend road that states No Trespassing Gov. Prop but ignore & continue on to Coast Guard Housing where we asked permission of a young Coastie & he invited us to drive closer & park with a spectacular view of C.A.most people view C.A.from a state park that is too far away.Umpqua is approx.20 mi. north of Coos Bay.Great lighthouse shop in basement!Heceta Head approx.40mi.north. You park at state park & hike to Heceta unless You're staying overnight at the keepers house then they will open a gate off the highway & no hike needed. Spectacular site & easy hike.Plan 40 miles per hour if you are sightseeing.Suggest staying in Newport 35 mi. north.The Sylvia Beach Hotel is nice But I suggest other motels in the area[Nye Beach]where you can see Yaquina Head from your room,Yaquina Bay is right in Newport. Visit the bay front-eat-Canyon Way Bookstore.Have lots more suggestions up the coast including the insiders guide to Astoria! if you are interested

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